Capella University
Step up and lead. Earn your degree at Capella University.
Capella University offers online degrees in the fields of
business management, health care, higher education, human
resources, information technology, mental health, K-12 education,
public safety and public administration. An accredited
university, Capella delivers a challenging education to more than
28,000 students in all 50 states and 45 other countries.
Capella believes in providing students both superb academics and
practical skills, so classes are taught by faculty members who
are scholars and practitioners in their fields. Additionally,
where applicable, curricula are constructed to meet the standards
established by professional trade associations to ensure students
gain the knowledge sought by employers.
Capella University admissions requirements
Admissions requirements vary by program and specialization.
International applicants residing outside the United States,
Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands are not eligible
for acceptance into programs requiring supervised clinical
internships or practica within the Schools of Education, Human
Services, and Psychology.
Financial aid at Capella University
Three in four Capella students receive financial aid to cover
their expenses. Capella participates in several federal financial
aid programs including the Federal Pell Grant Program and Federal
Stafford Loan Program. Capella is also eligible to certify
Veterans Educational Benefits and can provide information on
other non-federal loan programs.
Also available are Capella-funded scholarships in select
disciplines, such as the Robert C. Ford Human Services
Scholarship and the Helene Krivosha Scholarship for education
students, as well as external scholarships offered specifically
to Capella students, such as the Go the Distance Scholarship.
Capella University accreditation
Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning
Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.
Learn more about our 28 PhD, PsyD, DPA, EdD, EdS, MS, MSN, MPA,
MBA, BS and BPA degree programs and 123 specializations by
filling out the form today.
Learn from experts in the field of psychology
Capella University's outcome-based curriculum is designed to give
you the skills to meet changing needs in the field of psychology
while advancing your career and personal development.
Capella offers a broad portfolio of graduate-level psychology
specializations, including:
- Counseling Psychology (MS)
- General Psychology (MS, PHD)
- Child and Adolescent Development (MS)
- Clinical Psychology (MS)
- Sports Psychology (MS)
- Educational Psychology (MS, PHD)
- School Psychology (MS)
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology (MS, PHD)
- Leadership Coaching Psychology (MS)
- Evaluation, Research and Measurement (MS)
Learn More 
Further your counseling career with an advanced degree
Back to top
Capella University currently offers 2 CACREP-accredited master's
specializations: Mental Health Counseling and Marital, Couple,
Family Counseling/Therapy. CACREP accreditation is your assurance
that these Capella specializations have been evaluated and meet
the rigorous standards set by the mental health counseling
profession.
Capella offers a variety of additional counseling
specializations:
- Addiction Counseling (MS)
- Counselor Education & Supervision (PHD)
- Counseling Psychology (MS)
- Counseling Studies (MS, PHD)
- School Counseling (MS)
Master of Science (MS) in Human Services
Back to top
In the human services field, an advanced degree can be a
significant career differentiator. This master's General Human
Services specialization offers you the opportunity to build on
your current knowledge, and advance your skills and career
options through an individualized program. The core courses
provide a strong foundation in the field, while a wide range of
electives provides you with the flexibility to develop a
distinctive program of study based on your personal areas of
interests and professional goals. People who choose this
specialization are often pursuing human service management
positions in social service, education, government, public
safety, health care, and military organizations.
Master of Science (MS) in Social & Behavioral Sciences
Back to top
Explore the behavioral, psychological, and social factors that
influence the health of national and international communities
and populations. This Social and Behavioral Sciences master's
specialization provides an overview of public health issues and
administrative systems, as well as focused course work on such
topics as social and behavioral theory, research, assessment and
surveillance; health disparities; international public health;
and public health information for diverse populations. People who
choose this specialization are often pursuing management or
director positions in public health or social welfare
organizations that focus on research, community assessment, or
program development and evaluation.
Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in General Human Services
Back to top
The General Human Services PhD specialization is designed for
professionals in a wide range of human services and health care
fields who wish to advance their knowledge and careers, and
contribute to the field through doctoral research. The core
courses provide an overview of the human services field's most
relevant content, including adult development, diversity, ethics,
strategic planning, and the impact of today's changing health
care industry on human services. A wide range of elective courses
provides you the flexibility to focus on a specific area of human
services, such as counseling, family therapy, public safety, or
social services. People who choose this specialization are often
pursuing higher education faculty or human service leadership
positions in social service, education, government, public
safety, health care, and military organizations.
The residential colloquia experience:
As a doctoral learner, you will attend three one-week colloquia
at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online
courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights
and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies
and beyond.